# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
Bilodeau, N. B. (2025, August 8). From preschool to elementary: Skill point therapy’s OT strategies for a smooth transition. Skill Point Therapy. https://www.skillpointtherapy.com/from-preschool-to-elementary/ 

# data[].attributes.headline
Group Description for an elementary counseling

# data[].attributes.subject
Group Description for an elementary counseling

# data[].attributes.body
The Super Coping Crew will work on emotional regulation and coping skills, focusing on anger management. The target age group will be first, second, and third graders, specifically 6-, 7-, and 8-year-old boys and girls, with a maximum of four participants. To allow each participant the opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings fully.

# data[].attributes.wish_content.attachment_props.alternative_text
Group Description for an elementary counseling

# data[].attributes.body
To participate in the group, please ensure that your child has a current and required consent form, according to the new state guidelines. All consent forms can be accessed through your child's Skyward account. After the access deadline, 9/12.2025, forms will be available at the front office and at the counselor's office.

# data[].attributes.body
*Identifying anger

*Describing anger verbally and visually

*Identifying triggers to anger

*Learning to self regulate

*Learning to ask for help

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
[The Super Coping Crew] Group Action Plan (3)

# data[].attributes.body
Mindset Standards

M 1. Each and every student can learn and succeed.

M 7. School counseling programs promote and enhance student academic, career and social/emotional development.

Behavior Standards

B-SS 6. Collaborate with families, teachers, administrators and other education partners for student achievement and success

B-SS 5. Consult to support student achievement and success

B-SS 1. Design and implement instruction aligned to the ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success in classroom, large-group, small-group and individual settings

American School Counselor Association (2021).ASCA Student Standards; Mindsets and Behaviorsfor Student Success. Alexandra, VA: Author

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
Download free media from Alexas_fotos | Pixabay. (n.d.-c). https://pixabay.com/users/alexas_fotos-686414/ 

# data[].attributes.body
*Check your homeroom teacher's Seesaw

*Check your child's Tuesday folders

*Check for an email from your counselor

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
meme1. (2019, January 30). Welcome to the group gifs. Tenor. https://tenor.com/search/welcome-to-the-group-gifs 

# data[].attributes.body
*Students with the most office referrals

*Students recommended by their teachers

*Students referred by their parents

*Students who indicated they need help

All students, staff, and parents must complete a needs survey at the beginning of the school year to help determine the group.

# data[].attributes.body
*Forming: The group members will complete a self-evaluation form about how they see and manage their anger. the Building relationships and trust will take place in the beginning by participating in an icebreaker activity. All

Participants will be part of the group guidelines and

making of the rules. They will have the opportunity to

introduce themselves to the other group members. The counselor will explain confidentiality and consent.

*Storming: Students will show commitment to the group through attendance and participation.

*Norming: The group members will stay engaged with the sessions by participating in the activities.

*Performing: The group members will continue to participate in the activities, while supporting and encouraging one another.

*Adjourning: The group members will evaluate the effectiveness of the group by completing the same self-evaluation tool used at the beginning to gauge if there was growth and change in behavior.

Malhotra, A. (2024, October 29). Group therapy. StatPearls [Internet]. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549812/

# data[].attributes.body
Counseling Small Group rules. TPT. (n.d.-b). https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Counseling-Small-Group-Rules-3097806

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
Admin. (2025, May 18). How ethics and compliance play very important part in any company: Management training guru. Management Training Guru | Premium Management Training Materials. https://management-training-guru.com/2023/06/how-ethics-and-compliance-play-very-important-part-in-any-company/ 

# data[].attributes.body
Texas Education Code TEC § 33.005

In this section, it states that school counselors shall incorporate guidance curriculum, responsive services,

individual planning, and provide system support to all stakeholders involved, especially the student population.

This allows school counselors the legal support to conduct group counseling for the betterment of the students and campus.

Texas Education code - EDUC § 33.005 | findlaw. (n.d.-f). https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/education-code/educ-sect-33-005/

Texas Education Code TEC § 33.006

In this section, it states the responsibilities of a school counselor. In subsection e, it states that school counselors must follow the 80/20 rule, in that they are required by law to spend 80% of their time doing school counselor duties. Again, this clearly shows the legal support needed to conduct group counseling for the

betterment of the students and campus.

Texas Education code - EDUC § 33.006 | findlaw. (n.d.-g). https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/education-code/educ-sect-33-006/

# data[].attributes.body
This group will experience a participative leadership style. The counselor will guide the group and allow members to interact with each other so they are motivated to be creative and to grow. Children learn best from each other.

Kendra Cherry, Mse. (2023a, June 27). 6 leadership styles and Frameworks. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/leadership-styles-2795312

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
Download free media from Achris | Pixabay. (n.d.-b). https://pixabay.com/users/achris-2881640/ 

# data[].attributes.body
In the Super coping group sessions, several of Yalom's factors could be present.

1. Universality - members demonstrating that they are not alone in their misery or problems.

2. Direct Advice - members receiving and giving suggestions for strategies for handling problems.

3. Interpersonal learning - members

receiving feedback from others and

experimenting with new ways of relating.

Yalom ID. (1995). The theory and practice of group

psychotherapy (4th ed.). New York: Basic Books.